Dive Summary:
- Most state education officials say their states will stick with the K-12 Common Core math and reading standards, according to a new survey.
- The bipartisan package of standards largely funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is designed to give students from kindergarten through 12th grade the same reading and math skills across the country.
- Some conservatives have criticized the standards and said they are a federal intrusion into local school systems.
From the article:
... “We found that, while there might be resistance to the Common Core, it isn’t coming from state education agencies,” said CEP Executive Director Maria Ferguson. “State leaders are more focused on finding resources and guidance to carry out the demanding steps required for full implementation.” ...
